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    The Cuban

    3.2 (343 reviews)

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    Bread for the table
    Lakwan H.

    The pictures attached to this review are from all of my experiences at The Cuban. All of my visits here have been great. This particular review is based on my fourth time dining here; I have been for both lunch and dinner during evening entertainment. The food has always been good, and the hospitality is excellent. Recently, I came to this restaurant because there was a longer wait at Buttermilk Kitchen, and I was already on the verge of being hangry. I knew The Cuban was open and mostly empty. We waited about three minutes before someone welcomed us and brought us to our seats. I usually order the churrasco, but I decided to try something new this time. They started us off with bread, which is absolutely delicious (I'm obsessed with it). We also ordered chicken and beef empanadas as our starter. I had a piña colada, which was also very tasty. For our entrees, my mom tried the oxtail, and I tried something new (though I can't remember the name). The service was good, pretty fast, and our waiter was attentive and very lovely. The restaurant played Latino music, was pretty empty, and nicely decorated. The Cuban is always a favorite for me.

    Tres leches
    Amneris M.

    Had another great time at the Cuban. The staff was friendly and the food was good! Just stopped by for apps and drinks. We enjoyed the after party there after the Hispanic cultural heritage parade.

    The Cuban
    Albania S.

    Very disappointing experience. We made a reservation for a party of 9 on a Saturday night, and to our surprise it was not busy at all. And now we know why. The food was not good. The seafood and beef dishes our party ordered tasted old and rancid. The ambiance was not good. The manager was terrible; he seemed unhappy to be there. We asked if they could play some different music because they kept playing the same music; and he said no. They played the same Bad Bunny songs and it was really annoying, we like Bad Bunny but it was just over and over the same songs. The manager said they let go of the live band which was the reason we went in the first place so asked for them to play some music our family could dance to and he said no. The dancers were not that good and kept shouting at the audience, All in all a very disappointing experience. We spent a lot of money but they seem to cater to the crowd that comes later and really doesn't spend any money on food. Never again

    We decided to try The Cuban for Father's Day, the hostess greeted us immediately, she was friendly and luckily for us it wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. They had live music which was great which made the atmosphere that much more very festive. The service was quick. Our only gripe is that the ribeye was forgotten until essentially the end of the meal, otherwise the food was great however very pricey.

    Cuban sandwich and sliders with yucca fries
    Pauline S.

    Always a good time here. Usually go with my husband at night and it's such a good environment. Went for my son's birthday for lunch and it was quiet! Service and food always great. I love Cuban food and it tastes authentic

    The Famous Cubano sandwich with three yuca fries
    Steph T.

    So, I have been to the Cuban in Bayside and now this one in Patchogue. The one in bayside is much better, in terms of the food served. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and it came with fried plantains. Meanwhile, at the Cuban in Patchogue, I received three yucca fries. The whole dish was $21, which I though was expensive for a sandwich. I have yet to visit the one in Garden City but other people say that one is okay. I was with someone else and the waitress didn't get my friend's order correct. Service was quick, but I didn't appreciate the three yucca fries. FYI - A musician plays music on Sunday's. Call to ask for specific times. Would I come back ? Eh, maybe. I won't go out of my way, that's for sure.

    The Rabo Encedido Dinner (Oxtail and chorizo) not enough rice to finish the dish..
    Chef Omar R.

    This restaurant has great ambiance. You walk in, and immediately feel as if you walked into a café in Miami or Havana. The decor speaks to a time when music and food compliment each other perfectly. The food was decent. We had the fresh guacamole with mango, it was delicious with the fresh chips. I ordered the oxtail and chorizo dish, which came with white rice. The portion of rice wasn't enough to enjoy the oxtails, which was good but not as tender as I would've liked. Flavor was good. We ordered a side of maduros that never came. That was disappointing. The drinks were ok, I had a passion fruit mojito. It was decent. Overall, the ambiance made this experience good. They have a stage set up for the Latin bands to come in and perform live on the weekends.

    Kelly F.

    Fun times on a Saturday night at The Cuban. Our party of six had reservations for 8pm. They initially were going to sit us outside, but all the fun and entertainment was inside. So we chose to wait by the bar until the table was ready inside. We ordered drinks (Strawberry Mojito for me) while we waited, and not too long after we were seated. It was so lively and the atmosphere was exciting. It felt like little Havana in Miami. There was live music, dancing, and celebrations all around. We shared a few apps - chips and guacamole, chicken quesadilla, crab cakes, and of course bread. The portions of the appetizers are small and not really "sharable" for 6 people but we made it work. Besides we were ordering entrees and that portion was pretty big. Everyone ordered the Paella except for me and and another person. It came out piping hot in a skillet, so hot 2 people at the table burned their finger. Usually servers warn you it's hot. They said it was good. As for my food, it was just ok. Nothing spectacular about it. I got something simple - grilled marinated chicken with white rice and black beans. Any how, great time out. Check it out if you're in the area.

    Table in front of the restrooms, bon appetite!
    Tanya S.

    I booked a table for 5 expecting good seats but was placed by a loud, crowded stage. When I asked manager Kimberly to change it, she was rude and only offered bar seats or a spot by the restroom, which smelled and was uncomfortable. We left without eating, and as we left, I noticed they removed the original table. Very rude service, manager gives you attitude and no apology!

    Mini Cuban snd yucca fries

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    Food was good. Service was terrible waited long for the appetizer to come out and it came out with our meals. Nit worth the $$$

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